Skin hyperpigmentation is a global concern, especially in Indian setup that bruises like a peach and tans like a ginger. Every second Indian is suffering from one or the other forms of hyperpigmentation, especially tanning. Sun exposure is unavoidable in any part of the country. Even for ones who always stay indoors, a trip to the grocery store can cause enough sun exposure to cause hyperpigmentation problems.
Melasma is one of the most common yet distressing pigmentation problems affecting the majority of Indians, predominantly females. While few subtypes respond drastically to pico lasers for pigmentation and even routine chemical peels, a subset of melasma is absolutely resistant to treatment, even topical preparations. Such individuals should opt for cosmelan therapy.
Cosmelan therapy is "not just a peel" application. It is the commitment to the client for adequate results and requires equal dedication from the client to follow all the adequate protocol to prevent recurrences of the treatment.
Cosmelan therapy has a dual pronged approach with CORRECTION and REGULATION.
Kojic acid and ascorbyl phosphate present in the cosmelan peel reduces the function of tyrosinase because it contains copper chelating agents.
Azelaic acid inhibits tyrosinase overstimulation within the melanosome, lowering oxidative stress and reducing melanin synthesis.
Following are the steps of Cosmelan therapy:
Oil removing solution to degrease the face and ensure uniform penetration of the peel
COSMELAN 1 application for 10-14 hours
Application of cosmelan products like melan recovery and melan 30+ for the next 2 weeks
Cosmelan 2 application for maintenance